Cisco ASR 9000 64-Bit IOS XR Software | Routing, IOS XR, Enterprise — XR-A9K-X64-26.1

Keep core routing services aligned to the Cisco ASR 9000 architecture with 64-bit IOS XR software. This release is designed for teams that need stable control-plane behavior, large-scale routing support, and the operational discipline expected in service provider and enterprise edge networks. By moving to a 64-bit software foundation, infrastructure teams can support larger routing tables and more demanding network growth patterns without changing the platform strategy around the ASR 9000 family. That matters when uptime, route scale, and long-term operational consistency are more important than short-term feature churn. Cisco IOS XR is built for environments where maintenance windows are limited and configuration integrity matters. It helps standardize software behavior across distributed routing deployments, making it easier to plan upgrades, maintain policy consistency, and keep critical traffic paths under control. For organizations investing in the ASR 9000 platform, this software release supports the kind of network stability that justifies the hardware. It is a practical choice for teams that need predictable routing operations, not generic licensing overhead. Ideal For Service provider edge routing on Cisco ASR 9000 systems Core network software standardization across ASR 9000 deployments Large-scale routing environments requiring 64-bit software support Planned software refreshes on existing Cisco ASR 9000 infrastructure Why This Product 1 Built for the Cisco ASR 9000 platform family 2 Uses a 64-bit software architecture for routing scale 3 Targets carrier-grade network operations 4 Release-aligned for controlled software standardization